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$729+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Queenstown (ZQN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ZQN
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/12:24 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1710:45 amZQN - ORD
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,138
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/33:05 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1710:45 amZQN - ORD
2 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,199
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:35 amORD - ZQN
2 stops34h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/172:15 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$1,271
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:49 amORD - ZQN
2 stops33h 01mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/88:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops41h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$2,026
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amORD - ZQN
2 stops32h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/69:20 amZQN - ORD
2 stops30h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$2,047
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amORD - ZQN
2 stops32h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/115:20 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops31h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$2,050
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:05 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops41h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/52:15 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$2,089
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:10 amORD - ZQN
2 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/910:25 amZQN - ORD
2 stops27h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$2,092

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Queenstown

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$1,138
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One-way from

$729
(Kiwi.com)
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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

2:24 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/17

10:45 am-5:52 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$1,138

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

3:05 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/17

10:45 am-4:02 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$1,199

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

5:49 am-9:50 am

2 stops33h 01m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/8

8:25 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops41h 27m

$2,026

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/7

3:05 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$2,047

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/6

9:20 am-8:25 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$2,047

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/11

5:20 pm-6:16 am

2 stops31h 56m

$2,050

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/27

9:05 pm-9:50 am

2 stops41h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/5

2:15 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$2,089

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/9

10:25 am-6:48 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$2,092

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/25

10:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops39h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/8

8:25 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops41h 27m

$2,190

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

7:10 am-8:35 am

2 stops30h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/11

1:05 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$2,193

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Queenstown in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Illinois?

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Queenstown. It is only a 3.9 mi journey from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Queenstown’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Queenstown?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Queenstown in 33h 01m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. There are 8733 mi between Illinois and Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Illinois to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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